In the Commentary on the Mishna Rambam writes only a few words about belief in the resurrection of the dead. His main discussion of the subject is in Chapter 8 of Hilchot Teshuva

The Raavad there in two places attacks Rambam and claims that it appears that Rambam does not believe in a physical resurrection of the dead!

Rambam defends himself in Maamar Techiyat HaMeitim

Professor Marc Shapiro, in ‘The Limits of Orthodox Beleif’, claims that for Rambam, resurrection means Olam HaBa.

Rabbi Triebitz offers an alternative explanation, based on other sources.

This is the final shiur in the Ikarim series, and Rabbi Triebitz gives a brief summary of the purpose of the Ikarim, and the distinction between belief and halacha.

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